Less-than-1-year Certificate in Practical Nursing at Essex County College |
Essex County College
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Essex County College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus with 10,995 students in Newark, NJ.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
Essex County College, an open access community college, serves the dynamic needs of diverse constituencies through comprehensive educational programs and services. |
Essex County College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Practical Nursing
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Why should I choose Practical Nursing?
There is a growing demand for LPNs to provide care to individuals in a variety of health care settings. The LPN works in close collaboration with the RN and other members of the health care team. A state-of-the-art, wellequipped nursing simulation laboratory is available on campus to facilitate student learning. In addition, a multi-media computer laboratory is available for the student for entry-level positions in long term care facilities, assisted living sites, and hospitals. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a certificate and is eligible for the NCLEX-PN exam to qualify for LPN Licensure.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Assess clients utilizing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Erikson’s developmental theory as a framework to contribute to the data base;
Use critical thinking skills to contribute to the plan of care team using the nursing process and clinical decision making skills;
Implement caring interventions in a safe and competent manner to assist clients to achieve short and long-term health-related goals; and necessary, to achieve a peaceful death taking into account cultural diversity and advocacy needs;
Collect and communicate data to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care based upon established outcome criteria;
Employ appropriate communication skills with clients, peers, and members of the health care team in the health care setting;
Implement teaching plans to promote health in clients and their families;
Practice nursing within an ethical framework and the legal scope of practice of the practical nurse; and
Demonstrate a commitment to one’s own professional and personal growth.
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